Compiled by Brian Caball
AR AIS AR SCOIL:
Good wishes to all our students as they face into another school term and special good wishes to those who are facing big exams! Leanaigí an chomhairle (advice) a thug Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh: ‘dúiseacht le dúthracht ag breacadh an lae’ and just do your best.
UNDER 6/7/8 FOOTBALL:
Our junior academy football sessions will take off again on Sunday next, January 12th, in Mercy Mounthawk School Hall. The UNDER 6 boys (born 2019/20) will play at 10am and the UNDER 8 boys (born 2017/18) will be on the boards at 11am. All new members welcome…fáilte roimh chách. The Rock youngsters are ready to roll…and to rock! 2025, here come the boys of The Rock!!
UNDER 10 FOOTBALL:
Be preparing for your season’s football action. Bíodh do bhríste peile iarnáltha agus bíodh snas ar do bhróga peile!! Bíodh do stocaí, do gheansaí agus do lámhainní réidh agat!
UNDER 12 FOOTBALL:
Our season will begin on Sunday January 26th….just three Sundays to go! Bígí ag prapáil agus ag ullmhú le haghaidh obair an tséasúir atá romhainn amach.
PEIL FAOI 16:
Monday the 30th January saw us kick off the new football season with an intensive series of tests for each individual player. 27 players, 5 coaches and 7 of the Under 20 team got together in the CBS Gym. ‘Twas a sight to behold! Ní raibh action go dtí é! ‘Well done’ to all involved. We are encouraged by the positive results of the tests and, so, it has been decided that, following the implementation of our training plans, this same series of tests will be carried out again in six weeks. So, boys, keep up the work, put in the solo miles and we’ll be well prepared for the season ahead. Training sessions will commence shortly and, dá bhrí sin, keep an eye out for group messages. We hope to use the CBS Gym and/or the MTU Hall but venues, times and dates are still being organised. Tús tús maith, leath na hoibre!
PEIL FAOI 19:
Two outstanding secondary school football teams from Tralee, and they are among the best in the land, will be in action in the quarter finals of the Munster Championship (Corn Uí Mhuirí) on Wednesday January 15th. Tralee CBS will challenge Coláiste Bhréanainn and Mercy Mounthawk will take on Cork’s Baile an Róistigh. Dhá chluiche suimiúla a bheidh ann! The semi-finals are expected to be played on January 25th and the final has been scheduled for February 8th. Like Connacht GAA secretary, John Prenty, we encourage all our college players to give of their best for their school!
LAOCHRA NA CARRAIGE:
Our sympathies to our seniors who gave of their best v Baile an Doire. They trained and worked so hard for this All-Ireland semi-final and hopes were high but it wasn’t The Rock’s day in Charles Stewart Parnell Park, Dublin, on Saturday last! We’re still proud of our players’ efforts and we look forward to following their progress in Kerry competitions during 2025. Éireoidh An Charraig arís! Panel: Michael Tansley; Colin Griffin, Dylan Ó Cathasaigh (0-2), Joey Nagle (0-1); Armin Heinrich, Jack Ó Sé, Paul O’Sullivan; Mike O’Donnell, Ronan Shanahan; Fiachna Mangan, Greg Horan, Daniel Kirb (0-2); Shane O’Callaghan, Cian Purcell, Paddy Lane (0-2; 1f); Eoghan Carroll, Lúcás Ó Cathasaigh, Dara Ó Briain, Colm de Brún, Jordan Kissane; Joe O’Connor, Donagh Mac Iomhargáin, Brendan O’Sullivan, Barry Shanahan, Seán Quilter, Ben Quilter, Adam Curran, Conor Horan, David Fitzmaurice, Gearóid Mac Gearailt, Cian Ó Duilleáin, Conor Myers, Wayne Guthrie, Noah Townsend, Jack Ó Murchú, Seán Óg Ó Brosnacháin.
AN RAIBH ‘FHIOS AGAT?
Austin Stack Park measures 145m x 90m. Dublin’s Parnell Park dimensions are 141m x 82m….4 metres shorter and 8 metres narrower than our Sportsfield!
GRMA: Club lotto:
mórbhuíochas lenár dtacadóirí agus lenár dtionscnóirí agus go speisialta le (i) Carmel Cuiltéir, AdeS, (ii) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, (iii) The Brogue, Rock Street, (iv) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Upper Rock St, (v) Commane’s Bookshop (PC Books), Rock St. (vi) O’Flynn Interiors, Rock St. (vii) Hussey’s Newsagency, Prince’s Quay. Go raibh maith agaibh!
CLUB SHOP:
Club merchandise: log into www.austinstacks.ie
AGM:
Cruinniú Cinn Bhliana Rannóg na nÓg….i dtreo dheireadh Mhí Eanáir 2025….dáta le socrú.
KERRY SENIOR ACTION 2025:
(i) The Kerry Ladies will begin their Lidl National Football League on 25th January (Saturday) against Armagh.
(ii) The Men of The Kingdom will take on Dún na nGall in their 1st Allianz National Football League match of the season on 26th January (Sunday).
MANA: Let our motto be:
dúiseacht le dúthracht ag breacadh an lae….awaken with enthusiasm at the dawn of the day! An Charraig go deo!
THE TRICOLOUR:
Traditional guidelines tell us that the National Flag should only be displayed in public from sunrise to sunset, id est, the flag should be raised and lowered between the hours of dawn and dusk. Does that mean that GAA fields and stadia should not fly the National Flag throughout the night? Would evening/night games under lights be exceptional?